Cummins rested, Zampa returns as CA announces ODI squad for Zimbabwe and New Zealand series

Cricket Australia has announced a 14-men ODI squad for their upcoming home series against Zimbabwe and New Zealand. Spinner Adam Zampa returns to the squad from paternity leave, Zampa missed the Sri Lanka tour due to the birth of his first child. 

Test skipper Pat Cummins has been rested from both series to manage his workload as Australia will play the T20 World Cup at home and five Test matches against West Indies and South Africa after that they will tour India for the Test Series.

Travis Head will also miss both the series against Zimbabwe and New Zealand as he is expecting the birth of his first child. Sean Abbott returns to the squad after missing the entire tour of Sri Lanka due to a broken finger. Marcus Stoinis and Ashton Agar both will be back in the team after missing out on the Sri Lanka tour due to side strain.

Mitchell Swepson, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann and Jhye Richardson who all were part of the Sri Lanka series have been left out of the team. Australia will face Zimbabwe in a 3-match ODI series from August 28 and New Zealand from September 6. Australia is currently on the eighth position in the ICC ODI Super League table with 70 points in 12 matches.

"These series against New Zealand, the world's No.1 ranked ODI side, and Zimbabwe will be good contests and provide an opportunity to play some great cricket in the lead-up to the home summer." -  Said George Bailey National Selector.  

Australia ODI squad for Zimbabwe and New Zealand Series:-

Aaron Finch, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa.

Australia vs Zimbabwe ODI series:-

August 28: Riverway Stadium, Townsville

August 31: Riverway Stadium, Townsville

September 3: Riverway Stadium, Townsville

Australia vs New Zealand ODI series:-

September 6: Cazalys Stadium, Cairns 

September 8: Cazalys Stadium, Cairns 

September 11: Cazalys Stadium, Cairns